Exploring Joy, Music, and Empowerment with Angélique Kidjo

Femi Oke and Angélique Kidjo discuss the inherent joy in African culture, the transformative power of music, and the importance of education. Angélique shares her experiences with her Batonga Foundation, which empowers girls through education. She highlights the challenges and successes in her advocacy work and compares the joy derived from advocacy to that of performing. Angélique also reflects on her legacy, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with her achievements and her plans for the future.

What does Angélique Kidjo suggest is a state of mind for Africans?

• Sadness

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

How does Angélique Kidjo describe her experience on stage?

• As a challenge

• As a sanctuary

• As a burden

• As a routine

What does Angélique Kidjo emphasize about the power of music?

• It is a personal experience

• It is predictable

• It is out of the artist's hands

• It is a solitary activity

What is the primary goal of the Batonga Foundation?

• To build schools

• To promote African music

• To create educational opportunities for girls

• To provide entertainment

How does Angélique Kidjo view the role of education in society?

• As a burden

• As a tool for peace

• As unnecessary

• As a luxury

What does Angélique Kidjo believe about the connectivity of the world?

• Only nature is connected

• Only people are connected

• Everything is connected

• Everything is isolated

What was one of the main challenges Angélique faced in her advocacy work?

• Lack of funding

• Getting girls to speak up

• Building infrastructure

• Finding volunteers

What is a significant outcome of the girl clubs created by the Batonga Foundation?

• Higher crime rates

• More marriages at a young age

• Increased dropout rates

• Girls becoming entrepreneurs

What does Angélique Kidjo want people to take away from her work?

• Her personal struggles

• Their own worth

• Her musical talent

• Her awards

What does Angélique Kidjo say about the responsibility of winning awards like the Grammys?

• It is about popularity

• It is about responsibility

• It is about wealth

• It is about fame